Dorchester, Fall 2026: condo prices up, single-family sales slower
Dorchester is mostly a condo market, and condo prices rose this summer: the median condo sale was up 6.0% to $604,000. The small single-family market was slower, with fewer sales, lower prices and about six months of supply.
Dorchester market data in this report is based on ZIP codes 02121, 02122, 02124 and 02125. Because Boston neighborhood boundaries and ZIP codes overlap, some properties within these ZIP codes may carry MLS neighborhood labels such as Roxbury or Mattapan.
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Single-family homes
July 1 through September 29, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 17 | 28 | −39.3% |
| Median sale price | $656,000 | $792,000 | −17.2% |
| Median price per sq. ft. | $402 | $472 | −14.8% |
| Median sale-to-list price | 97.9% | 100.0% | −2.1 pts |
| Sold over asking | 35% | 50% | −15 pts |
| Median days on market | 27 | 18.5 | +8.5 days |
| New listings | 47 | 49 | −4.1% |
| Sales with seller concessions | 12% (2) | 11% (3) | Up |
Only 17 single-family homes sold this summer, compared with 28 last summer. That's a small sample, so read the price figures with caution. The median sale was $656,000, down 17.2% from $792,000, and price per square foot fell 14.8% to $402. The typical home sold for 97.9% of its list price, with a median of 27 days on market, and 35% sold over asking compared with 50% last summer.
Spring was stronger. From April through June the median single-family sale was $865,000, and 52% of homes sold over asking.
Right now, as of September 29: 36 single-family homes are for sale and another 22 are under agreement. That's roughly 6.4 months of supply, which gives buyers more choice and more room to negotiate than in most nearby markets. Thirteen of the 36 active listings have already cut their price.
Condominiums
July 1 through September 29, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condos sold | 85 | 103 | −17.5% |
| Median sale price | $604,000 | $570,000 | +6.0% |
| Median sale-to-list price | 99.5% | 98.8% | +0.7 pts |
| Median days on market | 33 | 38 | −5 days |
| New listings | 159 | 178 | −10.7% |
Condos are where most of Dorchester's sales happen. This summer 85 condos sold compared with 103 last summer. The median condo sale was $604,000, up 6.0% from $570,000, and the typical condo sold for 99.5% of its list price in a median of 33 days, a little faster than last year. Fewer new condo listings came on the market, 159 compared with 178. Today there are 133 condos for sale and 38 under agreement.
What it means if you own in Dorchester
Dorchester condo values rose this summer, while the small single-family market cooled and now has more homes for sale. Pricing is especially important in a market with this much choice. Neighborhood-wide numbers can't tell you what your home is worth. Your street, your updates and your timing all move the number.
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Based on information provided to and compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., covering July 1 through September 29 in 2025 and 2026. The analysis includes single-family and condominium listings in Boston, Massachusetts ZIP codes 02121, 02122, 02124 and 02125 (Dorchester). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Recent closings may still be reported.